01x44 - Discover Shaoshang

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[Love Like the Galaxy]

[Love Like the Galaxy 2: Episode 17]

[Tongniu County]

It was only half a day since I persuaded Ma Rong to surrender.

He was already assassinated by an adjutant placed by Peng Kun.

Such a coincidence.

That adjutant knew that it was over for Shouchun.

Why did he still k*ll Ma Rong?

That man was promoted by Peng Kun, and he was devoted to Peng Kun.

I heard Peng Kun was interested in adopting him as a son.

Young Master Lou has traveled throughout the country and knows everything in the world.

You didn't know this man was close to Peng Kun?

It's my momentary oversight and I didn't detect it.

Before I set off on the expedition, I went to the Lou Manor and met Grand Tutor Lou.

I was hoping that you could come with me on the expedition.

But Grand Tutor Lou declined out of concern for your safety.

Who could have expected that Brother Lou would risk the dangers

and even achieved such a great feat in Tongniu County?

It's just a coincidence.

I visited Shouchun last year and got somewhat acquainted with Ma Rong.

We could chat a few words.

Brother Lou is too humble.

It takes much more than a few words to convince a general of a city to surrender.

Oh, yes.

Does Brother Lou also think Yan Zhong defected?

Where is General Cheng Shi, and the 2,000 refined copper then?

With the County Magistrate Li Feng as a witness, how can that be false?

Furthermore, in the County Government Office's study,

there is also Yan Zhong's letter of remorse.

As for General Cheng, I really don't know where he went.

[Deluded with greed, feeling ashamed]

"Deluded with greed, feeling ashamed."

It's Yan Zhong's handwriting.

It appears that Lord Yan went astray in his conduct on consideration for his family. It's understandable.

Good word, understandable.

Is he the only one in the world that has a family?

Fortunately, not everyone is a coward like him.

That County Magistrate Li Feng, didn't he rather die instead of surrender

and get locked up in jail?

Is he released yet? We must not disappoint the loyal ones.

I've been too busy in the last few days.

Ma Rong was originally going to release him, but he was k*lled.

General Ling, don't worry. I will order them to release him right now.

Reporting!

My Lord, bad news. The county jail suddenly caught fire.

The fire is under control, but County Magistrate Li...

It's Li Feng, but he's dead.

Shaoshang? Shaoshang!

Shaoshang.

I'm here.

I'm probably experiencing terminal lucidity.
[True medical phenomenon where people get a last burst of energy before death]

Aren't you fighting in Shouchun? Why are you here?

Sister Qiqi is right.

Whoever you love,

that's the person you'll see when you open your eyes.

I came late.

Luckily you are fine.

You can feel pain?

You dared to come to a land of w*r on your own.

You are already not fearing Heaven and Earth.

But now, you are afraid of pain?

My father is missing without a trace.

My whole family is in jail.

I'm the only one left in the Cheng family.

If I don't find a way to save my family and vindicate my parents,

should I sit comfortably at home waiting for you to marry me?

You have no idea how difficult my journey has been.

When I went to the jail to visit my family,

I got caught by Yuan Shen.

Later, I went home and found the money Grandmother saved in the pickling vat.

When I was leaving the city,

the guards searched me and took half the money away.

Under the harsh sun and blowing wind, I finally reached Tongniu County.

I had to hide in the night soil barrel to enter the city.

When I think of that odor now, my head still aches.

Later on,

how did you get inside the jail?

I was thinking,

the key to this case was Li Feng.

But I didn't know how to get into the strictly guarded jail.

So I could only...

steal two pieces of bread to get arrested.

You think this is funny?

You have no idea how hard it was for me on this journey.

I didn't eat and sleep well in jail.

I was really afraid that they would k*ll me if they discovered my identity.

I was also afraid that, instead of k*lling me, they'd send me back to the capital.

At that time, I wouldn't be able to save my father and also couldn't see you.

All right, all right.

I'm here, aren't I?

You aren't the only person left in the Cheng family.

There's also me.

I'm your future husband, so I am part of the Cheng family as well.

You will never fight all alone by yourself.

I will always support you.

Your father is my father, too.

Shaoshang, together we will

find the truth about the Tongniu incident and save your family.

What good is it to talk so nice now? When the trouble occurred,

you weren't there.

I'm wrong.

From now on,

I will never leave you.

Oh, yes.

It wasn't totally futile for me in jail.

I saw Li Feng.

He was a very eccentric person.

He said he would definitely get promoted and be rich in the future.

Once Lou Ben restored Tongniu County,

he would eat well and live well.

Who's there?

I came to deliver the list of wounded and the dead in this fire.

I didn't want to disturb the two of you, so I waited outside.

You've already disturbed us. Hurry and leave.

Miss Cheng, are you perhaps angry with me because of the misunderstanding with the Lou family?

If that's the case, allow me to apologize on behalf of A'Yao.

Lou...

Young Master Lou,

how is the situation

of the losses from the fire?

The doctors have been doing their best to provide treatments.

But only County Magistrate Yin and three clerks survived.

There are eight dead, including County Magistrate Li.

What's the cause of the fire?

I went with the two adjutants Liang to investigate together.

It was done by spies that were placed by Peng Kun next to Ma Rong.

They disagreed with Ma Rong's surrender, so they wanted to make everyone perish together.

By the time we captured them, they had already committed suicide out of fear.

Bury them well. Once County Magistrate Yin recovers better,

let him be the temporary County Governor.

We've troubled Young Master Lou during this period of time.

Once Young Master Lou returns to the capital city,

His Majesty will naturally arrange for rewards to be bestowed.

General Ling, you flatter me.

Compared to you, what I did is insignificant.

I'll take my leave.

What are you doing?

Stop staring at him.

Don't listen to his nonsense.

I am not concerned about my canceled marriage with A'Yao.

I know. You're just suspecting him

to be related to Tongniu's case.

How did you know?

If you continue to wear it on your face, even Lou Ben will figure it out.

I do suspect Lou Ben.

Earlier, I didn't finish telling you.

In prison, Li Feng was unconcerned by his confinement.

He even vowed that once the imperial forces arrived, Ma Rong would definitely surrender.

You mean, Li Feng knew that Lou Ben would persuade Ma Rong,

and was convinced that Ma Rong would definitely surrender?

Not just that.

At the time the fire broke out, everyone was yelling.

I was also slightly delirious from the smoke.

But I heard Li Feng cursing at someone.

He said something like, "Destroying the bridge after crossing the river. Murdering to silence me."

If he didn't collude with someone, why would he say murdering to silence him?

I just don't know where my father is,

and if he's related to this case.

This Lou Ben is very shrewd. In the past, I admired his talents,

but now, it looks like I underestimated his wild ambitions.

If we want to find evidence in his hands, it won't be easy.

As long as he's human, he will definitely have a flaw.

We must think of a way to find evidence. A way to find my father.

Master!

- Master, you died with such aggrievance.
- Master...
[Li Feng's Spirit Tablet]

General.

County Magistrate Li is really unlucky.

He lost his parents when he was little, and grew up being fed by neighbors.

His wife also has an earnest personality.

I originally thought, with her care, County Magistrate Li would enjoy the rest of his life in comfort.

Who would have known he would be harmed by Yan Zhong's betrayal?

He couldn't even leave behind a son or daughter.
[County Magistrate Yin]

What type of person is Yan Zhong usually?

You might consider Yan Zhong to be arrogant and insensible.

He further dislikes dealing with those sons from noble families.

Normally, if the constables helped people in the neighborhoods,

and if the folks brought just an old hen to show appreciation,

when he saw it, he would punish by deducting wages.

The way it sounds, he is not greedy for money.

That's what I used to think.

Previously, when his mother was sick,

he sold off his belongings to hire a renowned physician.

He changed his horse carriage into an oxen cart, but didn't feel shabby.

He rode the oxen-drawn cart and looked calm as usual.

If I hadn't seen the letter of remorse that was found by Young Master Lou,

I would never have believed that Lord Yan would take 2,000 refined copper to defect to the enemy.

It's really quite a pity.

I didn't get to see Brother Li for the last time, and he's already gone.

Brother Li, rest assured.

I will take good care of your family for you.

Madam Li, Tongniu County is a place of sorrow.

Why don't you take some money with you to go home?

What do you think?

[Madam Li]

That is my intention as well.

I've already placed the manor for sale these days.

Since I'm alone by myself, I may as well return to my hometown.

Thank you, My Lord, for your care.

I'm not a lord.

Madam Li is smart.

Surely you'd make the right choice.

Young Master Lou is truly capable.

If he hadn't persuaded Ma Rong to surrender,

Tongniu County wouldn't have been saved.

Why did they transport the 2,000 refined copper out of the city?

Do you know why?

I recall that day, General Cheng and Yan Zhong used the excuse that Tongniu County was next to Shouchun

and said they were concerned about the refined copper, so they escorted the copper out of the city.

They said they'd transport it back to the capital first.

Unexpectedly, Yan Zhong took his family out of the city, too.

Obviously, he was defecting to the enemy.

It's truly, knowing someone but not knowing his heart.

Who told you about these things?

County Magistrate Li.

We've been following her for a whole day.

She is either moving stuff or selling off belongings.

I don't see anything unusual.

Go.

- Go, go away.
- No.

Shopkeeper.

Shopkeeper, listen to me.

This is a real treasure.

Enough, just go away.

Go, go, go.

Everyone, please help me get justice.

Everyone, please help me get justice.

My husband just died in service for Tongniu County.

He's already bullying me, a widow.

He actually wants to cheat me out of my treasure.

You... What treasure?

Giving 300 qians is already too good a deal for you.

This is a family heirloom passed down by my father-in-law who was a station administrator.

How can it not be worth a lot of money?

My husband repeatedly reminded me from jail. He wanted me to keep it for the old and young of our family.

If it weren't for my maternal family being 30 li away from here,

I'm so penniless that I can't go home,

why would I bear to pawn it?

Enough, enough! Just leave!

I... I'll definitely complain about you to the authorities!

Everyone look, he is bullying me too much!

Go.

County Magistrate Li was really diligent and caring of the people.

It's too bad that Heaven didn't take care of such a good official.

Why is this handwriting different?

This is County Governor Yan's handwriting.

He really knew how to playact and put on a good show.

You can leave.

What do you think?

Look at this city planning drawing.

Yan Zhong encouraged agriculture and established schools.

Here, he was going to dig up three canals and even pave two roads.

Each item is written in detail.

If he really wanted to defect, why did he do this planning?

Li Feng was probably afraid of people getting suspicious.

That's why he hid Yan Zhong's handwritten documents.

Madam Li gave us these leads in such a roundabout way.

She must be threatened by someone.

Looks like there is someone in the county government's office that she is apprehensive about.

[Li Feng's Spirit Tablet]

She was saying if it weren't for her maternal family being 30 li from here, she wouldn't have pawned the jade ornament.



Even for a woman, it would only take two days on foot. Why would she need so much travel money?

Since Li Feng was raised by others in the clan, how could he have a father who was a station administrator?

Just now, Madam Li said he was leaving it to the old and young of the family, but I remember he doesn't have any children.



Station administrator?

Station... I know.

- A'Qi. A'Fei.
- Present.

Go to the travel station 30 li outside of Tongniu County. Search!

- Yes.
- Yes.

We'll stay here

and not keep going.

Have you checked them all? Who are the dead?

One old woman about 60 years of age. One woman in her 40s.

A child under 10 years of age. And an adult male who is about 40 years of age.

Looking at the clothing, they should be Yan Zhong and his family members.

The others are about 30 to 40 years old. But it's been a while, so it's difficult to discern their identity.

Looking at their clothing,

they were the guards who followed General Cheng to Tongniu County.

Shaoshang!

Shaoshang!

All right, all right. Don't look anymore.

Shaoshang.

Where is my father?

Where is my father?

Shaoshang.

Dig up more. There must be more people underneath.

Young Lady, we've already checked.

All the people are here.

Shaoshang. Shaoshang!

Think carefully.

It's good not to find General Cheng.

Your father must still be alive.

He is skilled in martial arts.

Perhaps, he may be recuperating from injuries somewhere now.

Yes, he may be recuperating from injuries somewhere.

He is still waiting for me to find him.

I'm going to find my father.

Write immediately to notify His Majesty about this incident.

Yes.

Shaoshang!

Shaoshang, we still have a chance.

As long as we can find the truth of the Tongniu case, we can definitely get clues to find your father.

There must be evidence that I didn't find.

I must have missed something. Let me go–

Shaoshang!

- Let go.
- You can't find the evidence like this, you'll only hurt yourself.

- Stay calm.
- How can I stay calm?

How do I stay calm?

I don't know if my father is dead or alive.

My mother, grandmother, older cousin, and older brothers

are all in jail.

They may die anytime.

If I still can't find my father,

it may be too late.

It'll really be too late!

Let go of me!

I understand how you feel right now more than anyone else.

Don't worry.

I won't let you bear...

the pain that I felt all those years ago.

Father...

Shaoshang.

Have you found my father?

Not yet.

Those corpses have been verified again. Uncle Cheng is definitely not among them.

There must be something that I missed.

I'll go find my father.

- Let me go and find my father.
- Young Lady.

Do you know how many hours Young Lord walked while carrying you on his back?

- He didn't even have time for some water when he returned.
- Shut up, A'Fei.

I have to say it.

That day, Young Lord heard that Marquis Quling got into trouble. In order to quickly conquer Shouchun,

he sneaked into the city by himself and was surrounded by thousands of troops.

He was even pierced by Peng Kun and almost died.

He finally escaped from near death, but he was worried that you came to Tongniu County.

He didn't stop and rushed over here. For the last few days, in order to investigate the Cheng family's case,

- he hasn't even slept a wink. Can you not dote on him a little?
- A'Qi, take him to be punished.

Yes.

Are you wounded?

- Is it serious? Let me see.
- It's fine.

It's true. I'm fine.

That day at Shouchun, Peng Kun wanted to k*ll me.

But his blade didn't go through the chest armor you gave me.

Therefore, you saved me.

You are my husband-to-be.

From now on, you must always remember.

Even if it's for my sake, you can't fight so hard and risk your life.

When I heard that you were in trouble,

I only wished that I could be faster.

I couldn't think about my life at all.

Do you hurt?

No.

That day, at Hua County,

when you pulled the arrow for me,

you asked the same question.

There were times that I thought,

if I could be treated so tenderly by you,

even if I suffered more wounds, it's worth it.

No more nonsense.

I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart.

Do you know?

Ever since my uncle died,

my mother became crazy.

There were no more relatives in this world who would care...

if I hurt.

That day, you said, you had no choice.

The lives of the whole Cheng family depended on only you.

I understand how you feel.

Because, all this time,

I've been the last person from the Huo family.

You won't be anymore.

Just like what you said to me,

from now on, you won't be fighting alone by yourself.

Nor is there no other choice.

I will always have your back.

I can also protect you.

Shaoshang,

actually, I...

What?

I really need you.

Grand Tutor Lou,

congratulations.

This time, Eldest Young Master Lou

achieved a great feat by conquering the enemy without a battle.

It's really glorious for the Lou family.

Grand Tutor Lou is indeed worthy of being Crown Prince's teacher.

You are really good at teaching and guiding.

How can I compare with you, Lord Zuo?

Even though your ancestors were in literary studies, they left a military style.

Your daughter raised a ruckus in Changqiu Palace.

You also dared to fight against Ling Buyi at the Censorate.

It's truly admirable.

General Wan,

why are you laughing?

I'm laughing that someone hasn't learned a lesson.

They heard a one-sided story,

and they rushed to force His Majesty to convict.

Now that Yan Zhong's whole family was slaughtered,

clearly he was loyal and was k*lled because he refused to defect to the enemy.

That day, the only official who left Tongniu County with Yan Zhong

was Cheng Shi. Yan Zhong is dead, Li Feng was k*lled.

The missing Cheng Shi is the one that's under the greatest suspicion.

Besides, Yan Zhong's body

was even discovered by Miss Cheng. Who knows if she isn't shifting the blame from herself?

Nonsense!

My good brother's life or death is unknown, and there's no clue to his whereabouts.

He was probably k*lled by those villains.

To vindicate her father, Shaoshang

finally found Yan Zhong's corpse with great difficulty.

You would even smear her?!

Such a pity that my good brother who was righteous and patriotic his whole life,

would still get backstabbed by a bunch of b*stards.

General Wan, be careful with your words. How can you

talk in such a vulgar way?

I am vulgar, so what?

Let go!

We, military people, are rough.

Our brilliant military merits are established with real blades and a body full of wounds.

Unlike some people, who only know to talk pretty

and frame the loyal, and compliment themselves.

You are slandering me maliciously.

Clearly, you and Cheng Shi are the same in your stinky taste.

That's why you defend him.

I never slander anyone maliciously.

When I can use my hands,

I would never use my mouth.

Your Majesty, General Wan has dislocated Lord Zuo's

arm.

It's dislocated?

Good job.

The Censors are always provoking and creating conflicts.

They can't wait to complain about me every day

so that they can leave a good reputation in history.

If I weren't wearing the dragon robe,

I'd really want to go out and give them a good kick.

Your Majesty, you don't want to see them then?

I'm not seeing them. So annoying.

I'm going to A'Heng's place.

Your Majesty, Consort Yue has said,

"I'm not seeing him. So annoying."

Is this the way to talk?

You tell me, Miss Cheng fabricated the empress's customs clearance document.

Now she is still in Tongniu County and won't return.

Hurry and tell Eleventh Young Master not to continue to stay in Tongniu County

and quickly bring Miss Cheng back to the palace. I won't punish her then.

Look outside. Those are

the ones wanting to impeach him. I'm keeping them at bay, but I get angry just seeing them.

It's so hard even though I'm an emperor.

It's so hard to be an emperor.

Your Majesty, I want to file a complaint against Wan Songbai.

He is beating up colleagues, ignoring imperial laws.

Your Majesty, you can't sit idly by.

Look at this...

Go, go! Tell them to come in.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I almost couldn't live to see Your Majesty.

Wan Songbai has...

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Lord Zuo, do not startle His Majesty lest you lose your manners.

That's right. Your Majesty is wise.

Lord Zuo fell down, I wanted to help him up.

Who knew that his bones are weak? When I pulled him, his arm got dislocated.

You... You are talking nonsense.

The colleagues here saw it all.

Am I speaking nonsense?

This subject saw with my own eyes. It indeed occurred as Lord Wan said.

- Every word is true.
- That's right.

It truly happened as Lord Wan said.

Your Majesty.

General Ling sent a letter overnight.

Yan Zhong and his whole family have been slaughtered.

This Cheng Shi is really...

deranged. Not only did he steal the 2,000 refined copper,

he even slaughtered a loyal official and his whole family. In my opinion,

Marquis Quling's whole family should be ex*cuted as soon as possible.

Summon Miss Cheng to return to the capital for punishment.

Do you want to lose another arm?

- Your Majesty! Your Majesty—
- Lord Zuo makes sense.

But the w*r has just ended, all the colleagues are very busy.

Only the Censorate has some idle time.

Why not let Lord Zuo handle the order to have Miss Cheng brought back to the capital

and personally make a trip?

I... I... I'm not a eunuch.

Why should I go to the front line?

I think what Vice Minister Yuan said...

makes sense.

Lord Zuo, since you are so concerned about Miss Cheng,

you should personally bring her back.

You really have a fated connection with Zisheng and Miss Cheng.

Fated connection?

Don't you have some old affection?

Affect...

It's decided.

Your Majesty is wise.

Also, that nephew of Grand Tutor Lou's,

ask him to come back together.

His achievement must be recognized. I will reward him accordingly.

Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty.

My nephew has enjoyed traveling and has a wide circle of friends.

It's purely coincidental, and he doesn't deserve this much praise from Your Majesty.

Tongniu County has a copper refinery.

That's why all the past county governors

built up the city walls to be high, thick, and solid.

If it had to be attacked with force, the wounded and the dead would have been in great numbers.

But your nephew

understood strategic diplomacy. This time, he was able to

recover Tongniu County without losing a single soldier.

His achievement must be recognized.

Those who are guilty must be punished. Those who achieved must be rewarded. It's the right thing to do.

I won't let go of those who are treacherous,

but I also will not fail those who are righteous and loyal.

I've decided on this matter. No more discussions.

Yes.

Lords, please.

Don't stay idle.

I can't be the only one who shoulders everything.

Brother Lou, I fought with Peng Kun in Shouchun.

Even though Peng Kun is ambitious, he is not a coward.

Under his leadership, Deputy General Ma Rong who had been his subordinate for more than 10 years

was also not an ordinary person. I wonder how Brother Lou was able to

persuade Ma Rong to surrender without costing a single soldier.

I've already told General Ling about it.

When I traveled around the country, I got acquainted with General Ma Rong.

We could be considered old friends and could chat a few words.

Actually, it's His Majesty's wisdom and righteousness that made Ma Rong surrender and the people return to the emperor.

I also heard

that County Governor Yan Zhong also had an old friend

who was a son of a noble family. But Yan Zhong didn't want people to say

that he was weak and capitulated to the noble clans.

So he covered up their friendship. Whenever the two met, they avoided the crowd.

Brother Lou, do you know about this?



♪ The flames of w*r strike against the frost and snow ♪

♪ It lightly covers the lingering illness of the past ♪

♪ Your back is against the light,
the galaxy reflected in your eyes ♪

♪ I hum a tune, the sun and the moon respond ♪

♪ The brilliance that penetrates the eyes ♪

♪ was extinguished by dust and lit again ♪

♪ The edges of earth, Kunlun, and netherworld
feel remorse for someone ♪

♪ The ocean is waking, the forest of steles
are like a mountain range ♪

♪ There are veiled criticisms in the corridor, a narrow door cannot easily close off one’s intentions ♪

♪ The challenges of one’s life become advice for the future ♪

♪ You and I will be in the same galaxy ♪

♪ We’ll use our absolute sincerity to
bring radiance to the ordinary ♪

♪ Bring radiance to the ordinary ♪